How to pronounce suramin
Say it like SUUR-uh-min. Suramin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUR).
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- SUUR
- uh
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suramin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suramin
American and British speakers say suramin in essentially the same way: /ˈsʊrəmɪn/ in the US and /ˈsʊərəmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOR-uh-min.
What does suramin mean?
- Synonym of suramin sodium.
Where does suramin come from?
Probably from su(lfonic acid) + ur(ea) + amin(e).
Questions about saying suramin
How do you pronounce suramin?
Say SUUR-uh-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʊrəmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsʊərəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suramin?
Suramin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUR). Broken into parts: SUUR · uh · min.
Do Americans and Brits say suramin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʊrəmɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsʊərəmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.